This XL size polished NZ Paua Shell measures approximately 16cm (6 1/4") long. It is the largest paua shell we can get, and is classified as A1 Grade.
Look at the photos to see this shell's size in comparison to my hand, and in comparison to a ballpoint pen and a normal sized paua shell.
Paua shell is New Zealand's native abalone, Haliotis iris, found only in NZ waters. No two shells are the same, but all are beautiful. The shell contains irridescent shades of blue, green, pink and purple.
Māori consider paua to be taonga, a treasure, as they are an important seafood as well as the shell being used in arts and crafts. Paua shell is frequently used to represent eyes in Māori carvings.
The shell is often transformed into jewellery, or used in homewares to give a distinctly Kiwi look to an item. On their own, the shells are used as receptacles for jewellery and other small items.
These polished paua shell can be shipped worldwide. Please note that they do not come boxed.
Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.
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Australia
up to a week
USA/Canada
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UK/ASIA
up to 10 days
Europe
up to 2 weeks
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While lost parcels are rare, we’ve got your back if it happens. If your order goes missing, we will work directly with our shipping partners to track it down.
International postal investigations can take a little time, but if your parcel is officially lost, we will immediately ship a replacement or provide a full refund. Rest assured, we'll see you right.
I ordered the paua shells from Colorado and wasn't sure how they would travel but I'm happy to say that the team did a fantastic job with packing them and they arrived without a hitch (or crack!!)
